Derek is a 6-2, 195 junior catcher with thick, strong, athletic frame. Behind the plate, Derek received the ball with soft hands and showed good footwork to both sides. Derek showed an average arm (71mph) with a good pop time of 2.08. At the plate, Derek had an open stance and showed power to left field. Derek had quick hands to the ball and showed lots of raw power. Derek needs to work on going to the opposite field with the outside pitch. Derek has huge potential with lots of room to grow, and with his large frame could be a high level catcher. Derek is also a top football prospect.

05 catcher with a strong 05 arm. Pretty good defensive skills and an interesting follow. He has a short swing without a lot of extension right now. But he projects with a good young body. He's a follow!